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Deadline

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2007

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Chris Crutcher

Deadline

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Trout, Idaho • Contemporary

Publication Year

2007

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

820L

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Super Short Summary

In Chris Crutcher’s Deadline, Ben Wolf, a high school senior in Trout, Idaho, receives a terminal diagnosis and decides to live his year to the fullest without informing his family or seeking treatment. He explores his passions, excels unexpectedly in football, forms deep relationships, and confronts significant personal and philosophical questions before ultimately sharing his truth with loved ones.

Emotional

Bittersweet

Challenging

Contemplative

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.2

13,666 ratings

71%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Deadline by Chris Crutcher has garnered mixed reviews. Positive insights highlight its emotional depth, engaging characters, and thought-provoking themes. Negative comments mention a somewhat predictable plot and occasional heavy-handedness in its messaging. Overall, the novel is praised for tackling serious issues with sensitivity and authenticity, making it a compelling teen read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Deadline?

Readers who would enjoy Chris Crutcher's Deadline are typically young adults who appreciate emotionally charged, thought-provoking narratives about life's challenges. Fans of works like John Green's The Fault in Our Stars and Jay Asher's Thirteen Reasons Why will find similar themes of life, death, and personal growth compelling in Deadline.

4.2

13,666 ratings

71%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Trout, Idaho • Contemporary

Publication Year

2007

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

820L

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